Suzuki Boulevard S40 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Boulevard S40 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Suzuki Boulevard S40: 31 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Boulevard S40
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
31 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
50 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
31 hp @ 6,000 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
50 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Boulevard S40
6.5/10
"A perfect starter bike you'll sell within two years."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Dirt cheap used prices
+Lightweight and forgiving
Cons
−Highway speeds feel miserable
−Minimal updates over decades
−You'll outgrow it fast
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
7.5/10
"A charismatic city scramblers that demands realistic expectations about range and comfort."
Pros
+Bulletproof Sportster engine reliability
+Parts availability everywhere
+Genuinely stunning visual presence
Cons
−Tiny tank, terrible range
−Seat punishes longer rides
−Many dropped examples exist
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